Panhandle Fishing Charters

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Joey Sauvageau

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Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Beginner Oriented
Comfortable
Quality
Instructional
Joey developed a passion for fishing at a young age, learning the ropes from his dad and “Gramps.” At just 15, Joey was hired as an independent mate, one of the youngest ever on a well-known fishing charter boat in Destin Harbor. Then, Joey decided to obtain his 100 Ton Captain License at the age of 18.

In 2013, after being the captain of several other vessels, Joey decided to open his own charter fishing company. Captain Joey prides himself on safety, service and customer satisfaction. He looks forward to providing each customer with a memorable experience on the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay!

Captain Joey has the following credentials to run a safe and smooth charter:

- 100 Ton Captain License
- USCG Certified
- Maritime Consortium Drug Card
- CPR Certified

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Joey Sauvageau

Joey Sauvageau

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Joey developed a passion for fishing at a young age, learning the ropes from his dad and “Gramps.” At just 15, Joey was hired as an independent mate, one of the youngest ever on a well-known fishing charter boat in Destin Harbor. Then, Joey decided to obtain his 100 Ton Captain License at the age of 18.

In 2013, after being the captain of several other vessels, Joey decided to open his own charter fishing company. Captain Joey prides himself on safety, service and customer satisfaction. He looks forward to providing each customer with a memorable experience on the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay!

Captain Joey has the following credentials to run a safe and smooth charter:

- 100 Ton Captain License
- USCG Certified
- Maritime Consortium Drug Card
- CPR Certified
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Panhandle Fishing Charters Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Fort Walton Beach

Bay Fishing Trip

98% (119)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $680
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure

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20 ft 1 - 6 People From $475
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach Shark Slam

98% (119)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $720
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Kid's Fishing Adventure

98% (119)
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $375
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Fort Walton Beach

Gulf Fishing Adventure

98% (119)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $720
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Daytime Bowfishing Trip

98% (119)
20 ft 1 - 6 People From $475
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Fun And Fish Combo

98% (119)
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $680
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Fort Walton Beach

Captain's Discretion

98% (119)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $720

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Recent Reviews of Panhandle Fishing Charters

4.6
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Scot

Verified Review

We had a great time! I didn’t know rays were so resilient that you could get them with an arrow and the would heal within a few days.

Our guide Colby was awesome. He found a bunch of rays for us and helped us after each catch. Hew was awesome!

Scot

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We had a great time! I didn’t know rays were so resilient that you could get them with an arrow and the would heal within a few days.

Our guide Colby was awesome. He found a bunch of rays for us and helped us after each catch. Hew was awesome!
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Curtis

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Great guid. I’ve been twice with them in the last 3 years and I was not let down both times we had an absolute blast shot until our arms were tired. Highly recommend

Curtis

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Great guid. I’ve been twice with them in the last 3 years and I was not let down both times we had an absolute blast shot until our arms were tired. Highly recommend
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Chris

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As a first time group going bow-fishing, we left feeling disappointed. We felt as if our guide did not have a lot of experience and left us feeling like we wasted our money. We understand these trips do not guarantee for everyone to shoot something, but our guide seemed to be in more of a rush to get us back to our vechiles then to give us a good experience. We left our trip having...

Chris

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As a first time group going bow-fishing, we left feeling disappointed. We felt as if our guide did not have a lot of experience and left us feeling like we wasted our money. We understand these trips do not guarantee for everyone to shoot something, but our guide seemed to be in more of a rush to get us back to our vechiles then to give us a good experience. We left our trip having online shooting 2 stingrays.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Chris this is Attison with Captain Experiences. I’m sorry to hear that this trip didn’t live up to expectations. We can’t control how many fish are out and about but we understand that its not a good feeling when you feel like you didn’t get enough of a chance to have a successful evening. We’ve reached out privately to see how we can make it up to you on a future trip....

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Chris this is Attison with Captain Experiences. I’m sorry to hear that this trip didn’t live up to expectations. We can’t control how many fish are out and about but we understand that its not a good feeling when you feel like you didn’t get enough of a chance to have a successful evening. We’ve reached out privately to see how we can make it up to you on a future trip.
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Bobby

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Joey was an amazing guide and just all around good people. The trip was amazing and he showed us all kinds of sea animals. From dolphins to sea turtles plus many other species.

Bobby

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Joey was an amazing guide and just all around good people. The trip was amazing and he showed us all kinds of sea animals. From dolphins to sea turtles plus many other species.
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George

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We believe that Joey did a great job of taking care of us. Two very large 15 lb fish were caught. It was a pleasant fishing trip.

Regards,
George FLynn

George

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We believe that Joey did a great job of taking care of us. Two very large 15 lb fish were caught. It was a pleasant fishing trip.

Regards,
George FLynn
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Rubin

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We were booked with Captain Joey, but we were guided and taken care of by Captain Mindy. I’m sure Joey is great, but I can’t imagine it going any better than it did with Mindy. She took great care of us, she was very patient with our kids (12&13), and helped us every step of the way. My wife and kids have never bow fished. I haven’t done so in 25+ years. So she basically...

Rubin

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We were booked with Captain Joey, but we were guided and taken care of by Captain Mindy. I’m sure Joey is great, but I can’t imagine it going any better than it did with Mindy. She took great care of us, she was very patient with our kids (12&13), and helped us every step of the way. My wife and kids have never bow fished. I haven’t done so in 25+ years. So she basically had a boat full of newbies. We caught several! We missed several more! It was a lot of action and we enjoyed being out there at night for a change. Then my daughter caught the fish of the night! A very nice ray. My son had to shoot back up to make sure we landed it, so that made it even cooler. We would definitely take this trip again. If you get to go with Mindy that’ll be a bonus!
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Shannon

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We had a great time with fellow Texan Caption Colby. We would definitely recommend him. Captain Colby was very knowledgeable and great with the kids!

Shannon

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We had a great time with fellow Texan Caption Colby. We would definitely recommend him. Captain Colby was very knowledgeable and great with the kids!
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Zack

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We had a great time introducing my sons to fishing in the bay. They are already talking about going again.

Zack

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We had a great time introducing my sons to fishing in the bay. They are already talking about going again.
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Jon

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Captain Melissa led us on a trip filled with good times and good memories for me and my family. She was patient and prepared, and was very good to my kids. We saw tons of neat marine life and flung lots of arrows. Didn’t find many large targets that night, so the small fish were difficult to bag, but that’s fishing sometimes. The boat was setup well and they provided everything needed for this excursion....

Jon

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Captain Melissa led us on a trip filled with good times and good memories for me and my family. She was patient and prepared, and was very good to my kids. We saw tons of neat marine life and flung lots of arrows. Didn’t find many large targets that night, so the small fish were difficult to bag, but that’s fishing sometimes. The boat was setup well and they provided everything needed for this excursion. I would book it again.
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Anthony

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The captain was absolutely awesome he wade the experience very seamless he kept up with two young girls and keeping them with bait in the water plus took us to places where we got on fish pretty much instantly. Would highly recommend

Anthony

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The captain was absolutely awesome he wade the experience very seamless he kept up with two young girls and keeping them with bait in the water plus took us to places where we got on fish pretty much instantly. Would highly recommend
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Zach

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Had a wonderful time out. Looking forward to the next trip.

Zach

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Had a wonderful time out. Looking forward to the next trip.
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Kyle

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We had the best time! Bowfishing is one of our favorite sports and being able to have the opportunity to take this trip was without a doubt the coolest experience! Thank you again for a great night!

Kyle

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We had the best time! Bowfishing is one of our favorite sports and being able to have the opportunity to take this trip was without a doubt the coolest experience! Thank you again for a great night!
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Jordan

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If you don’t book with Jayson you shouldn’t even come to Destin. You might as well cancel your entire trip if you don’t book with Jayson. I’d rather spend 4 hours fishing with Jayson than 7 days at the beach because I’d spend those 7 days seeing Jayson crash through the waves catching fish as big as a small child. If it ain’t Jay-son I ain’t gonna pay-son!

Jordan

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If you don’t book with Jayson you shouldn’t even come to Destin. You might as well cancel your entire trip if you don’t book with Jayson. I’d rather spend 4 hours fishing with Jayson than 7 days at the beach because I’d spend those 7 days seeing Jayson crash through the waves catching fish as big as a small child. If it ain’t Jay-son I ain’t gonna pay-son!
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Kirk

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Melissa is a great guide
Definitely will charter with her again
She is a lot of fun

Kirk

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Melissa is a great guide
Definitely will charter with her again
She is a lot of fun
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Matthew

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We were set up to go out with Joey, but there was a last minute change to Captain Taylor. He was a very knowledgeable and patient guide and was great with the kids. Weather was cool and cloudy to start, but he eventually put us on some fish and was a great family experience. It was a catch and release trip which was slightly disappointing but hey, still had a blast. Would definitely book again,...

Matthew

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We were set up to go out with Joey, but there was a last minute change to Captain Taylor. He was a very knowledgeable and patient guide and was great with the kids. Weather was cool and cloudy to start, but he eventually put us on some fish and was a great family experience. It was a catch and release trip which was slightly disappointing but hey, still had a blast. Would definitely book again, hope to return for an offshore experience soon!! Thank you Captain Taylor!!!
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Eric

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The captain was very rude to us the entire trip. He asked my son to help with a shark fishing rod and a small backlash occurred. When he saw the backlash he flipped out and said you just damaged $50 worth of monofilament line and made a big deal out of it instead of just fixing it which only took minutes. When he was asked questions he was very short with...

Eric

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The captain was very rude to us the entire trip. He asked my son to help with a shark fishing rod and a small backlash occurred. When he saw the backlash he flipped out and said you just damaged $50 worth of monofilament line and made a big deal out of it instead of just fixing it which only took minutes. When he was asked questions he was very short with answers. He was also reluctant to rig up other rods with bait to help pass the time while we waited for a shark bite. He quite oftentimes made us feel like we we're constantly in his way. Being a smaller boat there weren't too many places to stand. To top it off he couldn't find any fish and wanted to use our charter time to catch baitfish to use on a future charter. What a waste of time. Save your money and find a real professional.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Eric, I'm sorry to hear that you did not have a pleasant experience. I know that Captain Jayson worked hard to provide your party with a great shark fishing experience, and also had extra rods rigged up per your request. I hope that we can make things right for you. Please give us a shout so we can set you up on another trip!

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Eric, I'm sorry to hear that you did not have a pleasant experience. I know that Captain Jayson worked hard to provide your party with a great shark fishing experience, and also had extra rods rigged up per your request. I hope that we can make things right for you. Please give us a shout so we can set you up on another trip!
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Valerie

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Captain Joey did a great job helping us have a good time on our night bowfishing trip! Although we weren’t the best shots he continued to encourage and provide guidance until it finally paid off 😊. Definitely a highlight of our vacation!!!

Valerie

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Captain Joey did a great job helping us have a good time on our night bowfishing trip! Although we weren’t the best shots he continued to encourage and provide guidance until it finally paid off 😊. Definitely a highlight of our vacation!!!
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Jr

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Great guide, put us on a lot of fish!

Jr

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Great guide, put us on a lot of fish!
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Brett

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We had an outstanding time! Capt. Joey was very down to Earth, knowledgeable, and professional in his role. One of the best outdoor trips I have had!

Brett

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We had an outstanding time! Capt. Joey was very down to Earth, knowledgeable, and professional in his role. One of the best outdoor trips I have had!
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David

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Guide was very good with our 10 year old. We caught about 15 fish. Thx

David

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Guide was very good with our 10 year old. We caught about 15 fish. Thx
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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Sight Casting
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Types of Fishing

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Daytime Bowfishing Trip
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Gulf Fishing Adventure
April 15th, 2023
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Gulf Fishing Adventure
May 16th, 2022
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Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
April 15th, 2023
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Fun And Fish Combo
January 18th, 2024
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Kid's Fishing Adventure
November 12th, 2023
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Nighttime Bowfishing Adventure
May 23rd, 2024
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Bay Fishing Trip
May 16th, 2022
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Fort Walton Beach Shark Slam
April 8th, 2023
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Captain's Discretion
July 10th, 2024
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach Shark Slam
May 6th, 2022
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Captain's Discretion
January 18th, 2024
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Bay Fishing Trip
April 4th, 2023
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Kid's Fishing Adventure
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